Project Engineer

Hays; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

PROJECT ENGINEER - MAJOR WATER FRAMEWORKS

Your new company

You will be working for the nation's leading solutions provider for infra' and non-infra' water services. As a division, our client employs over 3000 people across the UK, and they are looking for aspiring people like you, who are keen to build their career within the Water Industry. Our client provides essential infrastructure services through long-term framework agreements with the water and wastewater sectors in the UK and Ireland. Their Water Division provides a broad range of technical capabilities to their clients, ranging from asset condition assessment to design, build, commissioning and completion. With a 2.1 billion order book and turnover of 450 million, they are market leaders in their field. Joining them gives you the scope and ability to work for an organisation which is not only invested in your career, but your future too.

Your new role

You will be tasked with leading the conveyance of on-site work, offering guidance to all subcontractor/trades workers on site and instructing them how to carry out the work in accordance with specifications, regulations and client needs using your expert knowledge. You will also be partly responsible for the cost management and on-time delivery of project work.

What you'll need to succeed

1. Knowledgeable in planning and resource scheduling.
2. Hold an appropriate professional engineering qualification.
3. Demonstrate excellent customer management and external stakeholder management skills.
4. A strong negotiator.
5. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the regulatory processes that govern AW's IOS Initiative.
6. Previous Project Management experience.
7. Strong cost and risk-based analysis skills.
8. Experience working in an operational water setting.

What you'll get in return

In addition to being able to include major framework experience to your CV working for a company that supports and encourages your career progression, you will be entitled to the following benefits:

• Company Car Or Car Allowance and Fuel Card with a range of Hybrid and Electric Cars
• Private Health Care
• PPE provided at no cost to you
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Overtime/standby
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to progress in a successful company
• Life Assurance
• The option to take out Personal Accident Insurance
• The ability to partake in Payroll giving
• Salary Finance - an online portal offering financial support via articles, videos and blogs. You can apply for loans and savings schemes via payroll
• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity policy
• Cycle to work Scheme

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.